Practitioners

Connie Pugliese

Connie Pugliese received her BA in Kinesiology at York University in 1998. Since then she has had a passion for health and wellnessThat is why she continued her education to receive her diploma from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2002.

In her 4th year of naturopathic studies Connie was introduced to the Bowen technique and felt that it was a perfect therapy to compliment her skills for helping people with all sorts of pain.

Connie completed her Bowen Technique training in 2002 and became a teaching assistant with Dr. Manon Bolliger at CCNM. She continued training to the advanced practitioner level and now shares her knowledge and experience with the many students and graduates in Bowen College Inc.’s mentoring program and as an Instructor.

Connie is thrilled to be able to teach this wonderful technique to interested people. Connie has a private practice in Richmond Hill and treats all ages and all conditions with both naturopathic and Bowen techniques…

Dawn James

Dawn James is a vibrational healer, teacher, speaker and author of Raise Your Vibration, Transform Your Life. Her parents discovered she was an empathic intuit at age three. Later, as a teenager, she began having precognitive dreams that continued into adulthood. Her spiritual journey has brought her in–sights and extensive knowledge of holistic and esoteric matters and vibrational frequency. Following a near death experience in 2003, Dawn received several spiritual gifts, including the gift of healing. Dawn conducts workshops and speaks throughout Canada and the United States on matters relating to holistic health, vibrational frequency and healing with sound.

For more information, please visit www.raiseyourvibration.ca.

Dorothy Ratusny, B.Sc., M.A., (C). OACCP.

Dorothy has discussed the principles of Cognitive Therapy – currently one of the most widely researched and practiced models of psychotherapy in the world – in an eight–month speaking tour throughout the Toronto area Chapters stores. She has written several feature articles for the Globe and Mail, is a Canadian Living Magazine (online) guest expert, and writes a regular Q & A column for FAZE teen Magazine.

Dorothy has been a guest on

• CTV’s Talk TV: The Chat Room
• CFRB 1010AM (Toronto)
• AM640 (Toronto)
• CJAD 800 AM (Montreal)
• The Life Network’s Canadian Living Television, Rogers Daytime
• The Discovery Health Network’s
• Health on the Line
• City TV’s Breakfast Television
• Cable Pulse 24
• TVO’s Studio Two
• TLN’s Viva Domenica

Most recently, she has co–hosted ’Womyn’s Word’ – a one–hour live phone–in radio show on CHRY 105.5 FM in Toronto, and featuring an accredited women’s collective. The show celebrates empowerment and excellence as it explores compelling issues, specific to women. As cohost, Dorothy featured notable guests who served to positively impact society through their work and beliefs.

Dorothy is the author of Live Your Life’s Purpose and the recently published The Purpose of Love. Books will be available at her Workshop.

Dorothy Ratusny, B.Sc., M.A., (C). OACCP.

www.dorothyratusny.com

Julia Bales

Julia is an animal lover, artist and crystal jewellery maker. She also practices channelling, and various shamanic/energy medicine techniques.

“My work is to align and transform myself with Mother Earth and to help others to do the same as we move towards and out of the year 2012. In short my greatest desire is to help people be truly happy inside by discovering their true beauty and potential.”

Julia Bales

Laurie Huston, B.S.W. NLP, Professional & Intuitive Counselor

Laurie Huston is a Professional & Intuitive Counselor. She incorporates her professional qualifications that include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Neuro–Linguistic Programming (NLP), amongst others, with her Intuitive Counseling and natural Clairsentient abilities. She has studied extensive Metaphysical teachings, sacred texts and has over 20 different alternative healing modalities. She has received several empowerments through authentic, traditional and alternative schools and teachers. Laurie has been practicing for over 15 years with extensive references and recommendations.

Laurie offers various courses, workshops, and talks both locally andinternationally. She is currently completing her first Metaphysical Book and CD collection due for publication in 2008.

Laurie Huston, Professional & Intuitive Counselor

www.intuitivesoul.com

Karen and Brian Egoff

Karen has been involved with Hands on Healing for 10+ years. Aside from the Hands on Healing, Karen is a Reiki Master-Teacher and Cranio-Sacral Practitioner.She has taught and practiced Yoga and Meditation for over 15 years.Karen creates a warm, secure and peaceful environment where clients are treated with the utmost respect and caring. "I am open, cheerful, positive, and non–judgmental.I am learning as I work in different areas of the world. I enjoy sharing and learning in all areas of the world."Karen works full time in the holistic field.She also is an inspirational speaker, and enjoys working with children in the yoga and healing aspects.

Karen does work at many seminars and meditations included a recent holistic event in Toronto, Ontario. Karen is able to receive and pass on divine energy to heal emotional and spiritual scars.All the receiver has to do is say "Yes" to a healing, and the divine angelic realm and ascended Masters will assist you on your journey, and remove some blocks.

Karen has studied human behavior development & has a psychic university degree. Karen also does runes readings. She also does inspirational speaking and classes across North America including southern USA and Quebec.

Karen’s Partner and husband Brian Egoff has his Reiki Masters and cranial sacral teachings & Bowen Therapy. He is her rock.

Karen and Brian reside in Ontario, Canada

Each day is a soulful journey!

Kathy Roseborough Intuitive Spiritual Counselor

Energy Healing Practitioner

Kathy Roseborough is a professional Educator of Esoteric Principles, energy healer, intuitive counsellor and Reiki Master with 25 years experience. Kathy continues to study extensively bioenergetics, intuitive healing, origins of illness and soul evolution through the ancient Mystery School teachings.

Kathy Roseborough is the founder and director of the School of Etheric Healing, a school for the studies of soul development and healing, plus esoteric research into the levels of human consciousness and the Medical Intuitive Practitioner program.

Her passion for studying began at the age of 12 when her grandmother, fondly called Nana, left an extensive spiritual/metaphysical book collection to her upon passing. These early studies complemented her natural sensitivities to energy and psychic experiences.

Her accomplishments to-date include the production and distribution of her own guided meditations, public speaking engagements, television appearances to discuss holistic healing and spirituality, Event co-ordinator for the the World Healing Headquarters project, plus the research and development of the Certified Etheric Healing Program and the Advanced Registered Etheric Health Program for Medical Intuition.

Kathy inspirationally created Human Spirit Magazine and successfully ranit for five years as Editor, Publisher and owner before passing it along to its current Publisher/owner. Kathy continues to write periodicals, articles, Spiritual development courses and currently has completed a student booklet entitled, Life 101 – A Manual for Spiritual Enlightenment and the Ho Shin Reiki Practitioner and Initiator Course.

Kathy Roseborough offers weekend workshops and long–term courses covering Etheric Healing using the Principles of Creation and Universal Laws as a reference point for students to learn by.

Mary Carmen Montanari

Mary Carmen Montanari is a Toronto based spiritual director who works with a wide range of clients using modalities that include hypnosis, Reiki, past life regression, angel therapy and medium ship. Mary’s gifts in these areas have evolved through her own spiritual journey, which in recent years has taken her to India, Thailand, Egypt and other nations throughout the world. She has also studied with world reknown experts in these modalities including Dr. Brian Weiss, Doreen Virtue, Caroline Myss and Donna Eden. Following her graduation from the University of Toronto, with a double major in Art and Art History, Mary pursued a career in banking, before putting her career aside to raise four wonderful children. Since 2006, Mary has been working with clients in her Toronto office, and also by phone and e–mail. marsolite@marymontanari.com. Web site www.marymontanari.com

Nancy Fletcher–Huber

Paraic Donoghue

Paraic ( means Patrick in Irish) is from Connemara in County Galway on the west coast of Ireland. His first language is Irish–Gaelic and he is from a Gaelthacht which is an Irish speaking area. He grew up surrounded by stones, mountains and the ocean. The beauty of the Irish speaking people is that like King Arthur and Merlin, they have learned to become one with the land around them and to live within the rhythms of the seasons. You will find that Paraic’s inner wisdom, humor and compassionate nature is apparent to all who are blessed to cross paths with him.

Paraic has traveled through out the World and was drawn to all of the power centres. While his foundation was in Ireland, Paraic brings a wealth of knowledge from there to guide and empower people here in North America. The Celts who were once a huge part of the Irish landscape, drew their power from the land around them. Paraic’s beliefs are from a very diverse culture and he is blessed to have been given the sight and knowledge of the old ways. Paraic believes that we are all capable of making changes and good choices to help us move forward to a better healthy lifestyle. Paraic incorporates some wonderful insights to help us gain access to higher Perception . It is obvious more than ever that people are searching for the old ways of different ancient cultures and beliefs to help them move forward towards living their truths.

When Paraic is sharing his wisdom on how to achieve the steps to living the life you are meant to live, you will be inspired to move into a world that is full of synchronicity and signs to your purpose. You will find that through Paraic’s teachings, the land of Ireland is present with him during the different classes. He uses his gifts to show you what life can be and what is needed from you to feel connected to this world. He gives insight on how to live your purpose within the circle of life. He empowers people to find the answers within and guides them to really look at their lives and teaches them not to judge themselves.

He has created a unique mentoring program that empowers the individual. It is life changing and can alter your reality. Wizard & Warrior ©M&A is a wonderful 3 week workshop for individuals and a one day workshop for groups and adolescents that can bring fourth energies that can assist you on your journey.

Sheila Trecartin, RP CRA, C.R.H.P.

She has been practicing in the holistic field for over 19 years. In addition to Reflexology and Reiki, her prolific portfolio also includes ear candling, crystal healing, vibrational essences, colour therapy, chakras balancing, meditation, pendulum healing, dowsing, past life regression, and animal communication.

Even though she enjoys these other modalities she feels the most gratification helping her animal friends express their needs, wants, feelings and thoughts. She considers it an honour to be a communication bridge between pets and their owners.

Sheila Trecartin, RP CRA, C.R.H.P.

www.sheilatrecartin.com

Sheri Andrunyk, NLP Practitioner, Insightful Communications

Sheri is the Founder of two companies, Women For Women & Insightful Communications, and an Empowerment Coach for Women Entrepreneurs … a perfect fit since she’s been successfully self-employed herself for over 23 years!

Sheri is also part of the NLP Canada Team of NLP Practitioners. NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is a fascinating study of how we think and communicate, verbally and non-verbally - and how we can reinforce and/or reprogram our patterns of behavior to help us lead more fulfilling, joyful, successful lives.

Sheri has also remained a student of life in many other ways, including independent studies from the works of personal development forefathers, such as Brian Tracey, Bob Proctor, Stephen Covey, Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar … and the likes of John C. Maxwell and Dr. Wayne Dyer … just to name a few.

Closest to Sheri’s heart, is her family, all 4 generations; one of the main reasons she loves working for herself, not to mention the financial freedom and rewards, knowing that if she wants a pay raise, all she needs to do is work a little harder!

Sheri Andrunyk, Insightful Communications … Expressing You

www.womenforwomen.ca

Tarek Bibi

Tarek Bibi was born with a strong connection to spirit, a big heart, empathic, and a knowing that he is here to help evolve himself and others. 6 years ago he discovered through hypnosis he was able to get to the root cause of his clients problems. Today using a very advanced highly evolved form of healing called infinity healing he feels he is giving his clients the best opportunity to transform their lives from the inside out.

He specializes in early childhood trauma/ abuse, forgiveness, and healing the inner child. He also offers past life regression session. He teaches a 9 day intensive hypnosis course and a spiritual healer course as well.

He has created some amazing life changing audio programs that have helped people all over transform heir lives while they are sleeping and listening to the programs.

Val & Bob Tobin, ATP ®

Val Tobin, B.Sc., ATP ®, Reiki Master

A refugee from the computer industry, Val has always had an interest in the parapsychology, and has researched the field all of her life. She has also wanted to help people heal holistically, and was able to combine both passions when she became a certified Reiki Master/ Teacher in October 2004.

She started Serenity Now Gifts & Services with her husband, Bob, in March 2005, which includes helping clients with their health through cleanse coaching.She acquired Angel Therapy Practitioner® certification from Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. in March 2008, in Kona, Hawaii, returning to Kona in October 2008 to receive advanced ATP® training.Val went back to Kona one more time in March 2010 to study with Doreen and become certified in Mediumship.

Val received a Bachelor of Science in Parapsychic Science (now called "Alternate Spiritual Traditions") from the American Institute of Holistic Theology in September 2010. She plans to continue with the Masters program and eventually go on to complete the Doctoral level.

Val has been a member of Shirley MacLaine’s web community for years, and taught a Reiki lesson on Shirley MacLaine’s chat site.

Val writes for Suite101.com, an online content site, where she has many articles on the paranormal, angels, nutrition and many other topics, which can be found at www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/valtobin.Val is also the Toronto Breastfeeding Examiner for Examiner.com.

Val maintains two blogs:one that recounts her experiences with opening up to the unseen world (serenitynowgifts.blogspot.com/) and another that discusses a variety of topics, such as the H1N1 vaccine debate (bobandval.wordpress.com/).

Bob Tobin, Reiki Master IET

Bob started in the printing industry 25 years ago, but veered into the holistic industry when he became a certified Reiki Master/Teacher in October 2004. Bob started Serenity Now Gifts & Services with wife, Val, in March 2005, to help people improve their lives on multiple levels.He helps people improve their physical and financial health with the Isagenix systems of wellness and business products.

Bob became a level I IET practitioner in March 2007.He attained the following two levels in 2009, placing him at the advanced level.Bob gained ATP® certification in March 2008 in Kona, Hawaii, certified by Doreen Virtue, PhD.He returned to Kona with Val in October 2008 to receive advanced ATP® training.

He continues to broaden his holistic healing experience and knowledge by learning about crystals and aromatherapy, and is working on his master level of IET certification.

Val Tobin, B.Sc., ATP®, Reiki Master
Bob Tobin, Reiki Master, ATP®, IET

www.serenitynowgifts.com and www.serenitynowgifts.isagenix.com/

Vicki Sutkowski, CMP, ARP

The Doggy Zen Den, Holistic Stress & Anxiety Relief Strategies for Your Dog was developed by Vicki Sutkowski after many years of working with shelter animals both in Canada and the U.S. She was driven from a very young age by her compassion for animals and as she grew older she sought to provide a service to animals that would encompass personal touch, love and health benefits.

Vicki currently runs a successful practice teaching seminars and workshops to dozens of dog owners.

Vicki Sutkowski

Yvette Huber, R. M., Reiki Master/Teacher

Past Life Regressionist and Intuitive Counsellor, Munay Ki Rite gifter

Yvette has been interested in personal health and well being as long as she can remember. Having studied Medical Administration in college, Yvette is extremely knowledgeable in human anatomy, medical terminology and ethical and cultural issues relating to the medical environment. It was during her studies that Yvette realized that alternative medical practices existed. Yvette immediately took interest in Holistic Healing and has been practising Reiki since 2003. She is a powerful Reiki Master who is especially adept at grief healing. She works from her heart and this makes her healings very effective.

Yvette Huber, Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist and Intuitive Counsellor